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OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations for 2011

As we begin a new year, we thought it would be the perfect time to take a look back at last year's biggest problem spots were for OSHA compliance. This list is meant to give employers a chance to see if they're covering all the hazards in their workplace.

Companies are responsible for keeping employees safe by providing the necessary safety training and protective equipment.

Top 10 Most Cited Violations for Fiscal-Year 2012:

Fall Protection - General RequirementsThis standard outlines where fall protection is required, which systems are appropriate for given situations, the proper construction and installation of safety systems, and the proper supervision of employees to prevent falls. It's designed to protect employees on a walking/working surface (horizontal or vertical) with an unprotected side or edge above 6 feet.

Scaffolding - General RequirementsScaffolds should be designed by a qualified person, and should be constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Employers must protect construction workers from falls and falling objects while working on or near scaffolding at heights of 10 feet or more.

Hazard CommunicationThis standard addresses chemical hazards, including chemicals produced in the workplace, as well as those imported into the workplace. It also governs the communication of those hazards to workers.

Machine Guarding - General RequirementsThis standard covers guarding machinery to protect operators and other employees from hazards, including those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks.

OSHA violations cost employers millions of dollars in citations, not to mention the danger employees are in. Providing your workers the proper safety training and protective equipment is one of your biggest responsibilities. If you have any questions about the equipment you need to protect your employees, give our Technical Support Reps a call at 800-631-1246. They're here to help you comply with standards and keep your workers safe.

Source: Safety & Health

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